On the FACTS Podcast: “Augustine of Canterbury: The Beginnings of the Church of England?”
I recently had the incredible opportunity to join Dr. Stephen Boyce on the FACTS podcast, where we delved into a fascinating discussion about the origins of the Church of and in England. It was a joy to explore this rich historical topic and share insights with the FACTS community. In case you missed the episode, here’s the video and a recap of our conversation and some reflections on the key points we covered.
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